Kauri Coast, Dargaville

Merry Christmas, neighbours

Merry Christmas, neighbours

From us at Neighbourly

3317 days ago

Love food, hate waste

Whangarei District Council

As part of the Love Food, Hate Waste campaign, here are some tips on how to make the most of your leftovers. Also have a read on our website on how to reduce household food waste.
What tips do you have for reducing food waste going to landfills?

3319 days ago

A challenge to all early childhood educators - donate to the SPCA

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

As part of their mission to get into the community more, Bush Buddies Homebased Childcare and some of its educators and children made a very special trip to the SPCA. They went with gifts for the 'fluffy children'. The Bush Buddies team are going to be donating each month as part of the … View moreAs part of their mission to get into the community more, Bush Buddies Homebased Childcare and some of its educators and children made a very special trip to the SPCA. They went with gifts for the 'fluffy children'. The Bush Buddies team are going to be donating each month as part of the programme. They would also like to challenge all daycares and homebased companies to beat the contribution.'

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3318 days ago

Bus stops over driveways

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

It's happened in South Auckland, and on the North Shore - have you noticed bus stops being painted over driveways in your neighbourhood? Please let us know via the comments or email rhonwyn.newson@fairfaxmedia.co.nz.
* Please write DNP (Do Not Print) if you don't want your comments … View more
It's happened in South Auckland, and on the North Shore - have you noticed bus stops being painted over driveways in your neighbourhood? Please let us know via the comments or email rhonwyn.newson@fairfaxmedia.co.nz.
* Please write DNP (Do Not Print) if you don't want your comments appearing in print.

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3315 days ago

Eight-foot-dress features in graduate art exhibition

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

We are very fortunate in Northland to have so may talented artists. There imagination and creativity inspires many.
Three years ago - empty -nester Lee Ann Thoresen, 50, went back to school. See how what she has done with her creative talents.
Read More
www.stuff.co.nz...

3345 days ago

Poll: Hill Street: Total Gridlock

Reporter Rodney Times

Drone footage from Labour Weekend shows the extent of the mess that is Hill Street in Warkworth. www.stuff.co.nz...

To address congestion, AT and NZTA have announced an interim three month trial to commence from November 7.

This trial will involve the banning of turning right onto Elizabeth … View more
Drone footage from Labour Weekend shows the extent of the mess that is Hill Street in Warkworth. www.stuff.co.nz...

To address congestion, AT and NZTA have announced an interim three month trial to commence from November 7.

This trial will involve the banning of turning right onto Elizabeth Street in the hope to reduce one set of traffic movements and help vehicles move easily through the intersection.

Changes will include using half a dozen orange 'safe-hit' flexible posts and removing the giveway from Sandspit Road adjacent to Elizabeth Street.

Do you think this will help?
**Please include NP (Not for print) if you don't want your comments to be used in print.

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Hill Street: Total Gridlock
  • 57.8% Yes, simplifying the number of turning movements will be less confusing
    57.8% Complete
  • 33.6% No, a quick fix will add to congestion
    33.6% Complete
  • 8.6% Something else (tell us in the comments)
    8.6% Complete
116 votes
3328 days ago

Free cardboard boxes

Stephen from Kauri Coast

Just moved here from Auckland, never going back!
Aprox 200 cardboard cartons, flattened, ready for pickup from Whakapirau.

Free

3317 days ago

Kamo road closures this Saturday

Whangarei District Council

REMINDER: Several roads in Kamo will be closed this Saturday (26 November) due to the Kamo Christmas parade, organised by Kamo Community Inc. Click on the link to find out which roads and for how long.

3317 days ago

Make sure you're prepared...

EQC

No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to … View more
No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to make your home safer in an earthquake.
Learn more

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3318 days ago

Just in case you missed it!

Jay Boreham Reporter from Rodney Times

Jayden Nancarrow turned crime fighter in a "spectacular" day out with Batman on Saturday.

Jayden, who has a progressive brain tumour, donned the costume of Batman's trusty sidekick Robin to eradicate crime.

The duo caught The Joker mid-heist in Albany, saved Warriors players … View more
Jayden Nancarrow turned crime fighter in a "spectacular" day out with Batman on Saturday.

Jayden, who has a progressive brain tumour, donned the costume of Batman's trusty sidekick Robin to eradicate crime.

The duo caught The Joker mid-heist in Albany, saved Warriors players Jazz Tevaga and Junior Pouga in Victor Eaves Park and stopped pirates from making a ship's captain walk the plank off Orewa beach.

Here's lots of photos and you can check out the story at www.stuff.co.nz...

3318 days ago

Poll: Tsunami sirens decommissioned?

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

While many locals have been calling for more tsunami sirens to be installed, especially at Orewa, Auckland CDEM wants them to be decommissioned in favour of a single system across the city.

Civil Defence can reach the public by billboards, emails, SMS text messaging, helicopter and mobile … View more
While many locals have been calling for more tsunami sirens to be installed, especially at Orewa, Auckland CDEM wants them to be decommissioned in favour of a single system across the city.

Civil Defence can reach the public by billboards, emails, SMS text messaging, helicopter and mobile loudspeakers, Red Cross hazard app, radio broadcasts, social media and websites. Do you think decommissioning sirens is wise?

*Please write NFP (Not For Print) if you don't want your comment appearing in print.

www.stuff.co.nz...

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Tsunami sirens decommissioned?
  • 72% More sirens are needed, not fewer
    72% Complete
  • 24% Text alerts and social media are only useful if you're awake
    24% Complete
  • 4% Most people can't hear sirens anyway, makes sense to ditch them
    4% Complete
  • 0% Something else (tell us in the comments)
    0% Complete
25 votes
3318 days ago

Poll: Near or far: How do your kids get to school?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View more
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.

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Near or far: How do your kids get to school?
  • 40.5% They walk, ride or scoot to their nearest school.
    40.5% Complete
  • 7% They take a bus or other public transport to their nearest school.
    7% Complete
  • 20.5% They go by car to their nearest school.
    20.5% Complete
  • 2.8% The walk, ride or scoot to a school further away.
    2.8% Complete
  • 5.2% They take a bus or other public transport to a school further away.
    5.2% Complete
  • 22.4% They go by car to a school further away.
    22.4% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - please post a message to tell us about it.
    1.6% Complete
974 votes
3318 days ago

Changes to speed limits - increases and decreases

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Well as Northlanders we all know the state of our roads.
The Government recently announce there would be some roads in NZ where the speed limit would be increased to 110km/h.
This won' t happen in Northland - There are currently no roads that will meet the standard - there are some however … View more
Well as Northlanders we all know the state of our roads.
The Government recently announce there would be some roads in NZ where the speed limit would be increased to 110km/h.
This won' t happen in Northland - There are currently no roads that will meet the standard - there are some however where a decrease limit could apply.
Now is your chance to have your voice heard if you want the limit lowered in your neck of the woods.
read more
www.stuff.co.nz...

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3318 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Northland

You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View more
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
Register now

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3319 days ago

Customer choice applications

The Warehouse Dargaville

We are still looking for some Customer Choice Partners in your area. If you’re a local community group helping the young people and families in your community and in need of some extra funds head along to www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz... for more information and to begin the application process. … View moreWe are still looking for some Customer Choice Partners in your area. If you’re a local community group helping the young people and families in your community and in need of some extra funds head along to www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz... for more information and to begin the application process. Applications close on the 27th November.

3319 days ago

Earthquake Appeal

The Warehouse Dargaville

The Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the … View moreThe Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the generosity of its customers in helping their fellow Kiwis at a time of need.

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